Chiropractors/collarbone problem?

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Expert: - 4/20/2010


Question
I always have this really weird pain behind my leftside collarbone like in my chest to my shoulder and can also feel it underneath the left side of my tounge sometimes.Its not so much a severe pain but more of an annoying discomfort. I expecially feel it when i breathe in or yahn. My collarbone makes a loud pop that im able to make happen whenever.I've never broken my collarbone that im aware of. Just wandering what be wrong with it so i know if i need to go in somewhere and get it checked out or not.Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Hi there,
I would advise having it checked out. You want to be certain that the joints of the clavicle (collar bone) are okay. The pain into the left side of your tongue concerns me. As I have not examined you myself, I cant give you a diagnosis, but I do recommend you speak to a medical doctor or chiropractor about this.

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Dr. Nekessa Remy

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I am able to answer questions regarding chiropractic treatment, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries. This involves conditions such back and neck pain, headaches, joint pain, athletic injuries, overuse injuries, sciatic, carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions. Various therapies including, nutrition, medical acupuncture, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), orthotics, workplace ergonomics, postural exercises and active rehabilitation.

Experience

10 years experience in athletic rehabilitation and exercise therapy. 7 years experience as a certified kinesiologist working in motor vehicle accident rehab. Clinic chiropractor and owner of The Chiropractic Office in Missisauga, Ontario. Graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). On the board of Directors of The Care Management Group (Car Accident Injury Management Group)

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Ontario Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association

Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in the Fellowship of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (CMCC) Metrix Certified In home Assessor Graduated Magna Cum Laude from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Graduated with an Honors Degree from University of Western Ontario Certified Personal Trainer

Awards and Honors
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario

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